26 The 3 B's - Brain, Body, Behavior: Managing Anxiety

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsAnxiety is normal. In fact, anxiety is “a perfectly normal, natural, [and] not actually dangerous” behavioral response according to Dr. Colleen Cullinan. It is the body’s response when we feel scared, threatened, or stressed, which happens to all people. The primary care’s job is to not allow that anxiety to interfere in a person’s daily life, not to take it away completely. The former is achievable; the latter is impossible.  Let’s listen to Dr. Cullinan and learn how to manage anxiety better![00:01 - 08:53] Opening SegmentWelcoming today's guest, Dr. Colleen CullinanHer path to clinical psychologyHear her wake-up call[08:54 - 20:53] Normalizing Being Anxious  Mental healthcare and physical healthcare are the sameDr. Cullinan explainsThe role of primary care in a child’s mental healthcare It’s normal for people to be anxious Listen to Dr. Cullinan [20:54 - 35:17] Managing Anxiety How to manage anxiety and other negative emotions What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at its core? We would not want anxiety to disappearDr. Cullinan tells us why[35:18 - 48:59] Accessing Available Resources The most challenging part of managing anxietyThe resources you can access right now Links belowWhy partnerships are important in primary care [49:00 - 52:43] Closing SegmentFinals takeawaysPrimary care and parent-patient trust are key components of integrated behavioral healthNormalize anxiety Brain, body, and behavior: one activates the nextGrounding strategies “to manage anxiety“Feelings are not factsThe rules of emotions Cognitive behavioral therapy at its core How to start a conversation with patients  Tweetable Quotes:“Whether we like it or not, primary care is the de-facto mental healthcare system in the country, especially for kids.” - Dr. Colleen Cullinan“Anxiety is designed to protect us. It’s an essential feature of who we are as humans. It’s an evolutionary function.” - Dr. Colleen CullinanResources Mentioned:KidsHealthBook: Raising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildBook: The Thriving AdolescentPediatric Meltdown episode: Mental Health Advocacy: A Conversation with AAP President Lee Beer‪sFacts For Families GuideEmail [email protected] to connect with Dr. Cullinan and know more about her space here.If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me at LinkedIn, Facebook, and <a href="https://twitter.com/gagginol?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Fecha de Publicación: 3 de marzo de 2021

Duración: 52 min